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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Closed Session 4:00 PM
Regular Session
5:30 PM
City Hall
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
This Virtual Meeting is held pursuant to AB361. The meeting will be Virtual because meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Members of the City Council
Paula Perotte, Mayor
Stuart Kasdin, Mayor Pro Tempore
Roger S. Aceves, Councilmember
James Kyriaco, Councilmember
Kyle Richards, Councilmember
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards
ABSENT: None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS None
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CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, read into the record on closed session matters by title only:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
CONFERENCE WTH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation:
City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV04854
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: 5699 Hollister Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Michelle Greene, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Board of Trustees, Goleta Union School District Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. , followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards
ABSENT: None
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Megan Garibaldi, City Attorney, reported on closed session matters as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) with regard to one potential case.
Action: No Reportable Action
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CONFERENCE WTH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)1 to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following matter of pending litigation:
City of Goleta v. Regents of the University of California, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV04854
Action: No Reportable Action
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter:
Property: 5699 Hollister Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Michelle Greene, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Board of Trustees, Goleta Union School District Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
Action: No Reportable Action
PUBLIC FORUM
Jason Chapman, spoke to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment and suggested the City Council make changes to the Zoning Code to comply with SB9 and the City should increase or remove the maximum size requirement for design standards.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
A. PRESENTATION
A.1 Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Recognizing March 2022, as American Red Cross Month
Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Go leta, California Recognizing March 2022, as American Red Cross Month
Mayor Perotte presented a Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Recognizing March 2022, as American Red Cross Month to Dominic Dopico, Philanthropy Chair American Red Cross.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM B.5 WAS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Aceves requested to pull B.5 for a separate vote.
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B.5 Second Reading Of Proposed Ordinance To Change To By -District Elections For the City Council and Adopting A Map Describing the Boundaries and Identifying Election Sequencing for Each Electoral District
Conduct second reading (by title only, waiving furthe r reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22 -__, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding a New Chapter 2.16 to the Goleta Municipal Code to Change the System of Elections for Members of the City Council from an At - Large System to a By -District System and Adopting a Map Describing the Boundaries and Identifying Election Sequencing for Each Electoral District."
Second Reading Of Proposed Ordinance To Change To By-District Elections For the City Council and Adopting A Map Describing the Boundaries and Identifying Election Sequencing for Each
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to conduct second reading (by title only, waiving further reading) and adopt Ordinance No. 22 - 04, entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adding a New Chapter 2.16 to the Goleta Municipal Code to Change the System of Ele ctions for Members of the City Council from an At -Large System to a By -District System and Adopting a Map Describing the Boundaries and Identifying Election Sequencing for Each Electoral District." VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Kyriaco, and Richards Noes: None. Abstain: Councilmember Aceves.
B.1 Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference/Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
In accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislative bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19; and (3) meeting in person would pres ent imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
Findings to Hold Remote Teleconference Meetings, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to approve in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 ("AB 361"), authorize remote
teleconference/virtual meetings of all City of Goleta legislative bodies, by finding that: (1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in
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connection with COVID -19; and (3) meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards Noes: None.
B.2 Approval of the February 3, 2022 and February 24, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes and the March 1, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
Approve the February 3, 2022 and February 24, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes and the March 1, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of the February 3, 2022 and February 24, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes and the March 1, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to approve the February 3, 2022 and February 24, 2022, Special City Council Meeting Minutes and the March 1, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.3 Acceptance of the February 2022 Check Register
Accept the check register for the month of February 2022.
Acceptance of the February 2022 Check Register
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to accept the check register for the month of February 2022.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.4 Acceptance of the February 2022 Investment Transaction Report
Accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2022.
Acceptance of the February 2022 Investment Transaction Report
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2022.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves,
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Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.6 Amendment to Agreement with County Sanitation, Inc. dba Stewart's & Selzer Plumbing, for Replacement of Gas Piping at the Goleta Valley Community Center
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Contract No. 22-016 with County Sanitation Company, Inc. dba Stewart & Selzer Plumbing, for the repair and replacement of gas piping at t he Goleta Valley Community Center, increasing the contract authority by $98,405 for a total not - to-exceed amount of $123,405;
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve contingency contract change orders, if necessary, for extra work related to Public Work s Contract No. 22 -016, in an amount not to exceed $22,500; and
C. Approve a budget appropriation of $120,905 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Account to Contract Services in the Facilities Program of the General Services Department (Account No. 101-18-1810-51300).
Amendment to Agreement with County Sanitation, Inc. dba Stewart's & Selzer Plumbing, for Replacement of Gas Piping at the Goleta Valley Community Center
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to A. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Contract No. 22-016 with County Sanitation Company, Inc. dba Stewart & Selzer Plumbing, for the repair and replacement of gas piping at the Goleta Valley Community Center, increasing the contract authority by $98,405 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $123,405; B. Authorize the City Man ager to approve contingency contract change orders, if necessary, for extra work related to Public Works Contract No. 22 -016, in an amount not to exceed $22,500; and C. Approve a budget appropriation of $120,905 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balanc e Account to Contract Services in the Facilities Program of the General Services Department (Account No. 101-18-1810-51300).
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.7 Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for the Allocation of Local Transportation Funds of the Transportation Development Act for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-__ entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
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City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2022/2023"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to file claim for the estimated amount of $34,368.
Annual Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for th e Allocation of Local Transportation Funds of the Transportation Development Act for Fiscal Year
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to A. Adopt Resolution No. 22- 05 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Aut horizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year
2022/2023"; and B. Authorize the City Manager to file claim for the estimated amount of $34,368.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
B.8 Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County--Financial Support for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Grant Funds between the City of Goleta and the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County for the expansion of affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities in an amount of $25,000 per year for a total of $50,000 for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County--Financial Support for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Grant Funds between the City of Goleta and the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County for the expansion of affordable rental and homeownership ho using opportunities in an amount of $25,000 per year for a total of $50,000 for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
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B.9 2021 Update to the City's Emergency Operations Plan
Receive a report showing the updated 2021 Emergency Operations Plan and the changes made to the document.
2021 Update to the City's Emergency Operations Plan
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to receive a report showing the updated 2021 Emergency Operations Plan and the changes made to the document.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
C.1 Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for FY 2022-2027
A. Conduct a public hearing on the Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2022-2027; andB. Adopt Resolution No. 22-___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2022-2023 through FY 2026-2027."
Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for FY 2022-2027
Staff Speaker:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Teresa Lopes, Senior Project Manager provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "Measure A Program of Projects Overview" dated March 15, 2022 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:24 P.M.
Public Speakers:
Barry Remis, Coalition for Sustainable Transportation(COAST), Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE) , expressed appreciation for the Rapid Flashing Beacons on Calle Real and pointed out the Hollister Old Town Striping Project has Measure A allocated funding into FY 2023/24 and anticipates new striping to occur soon and requested an update on the project. Mr. Remis pointed out that no funds have been allocated in the 5 Year Program of Projects for bus and rail transit services and facilities and requested the City Council reconsider the allocation and also requested additional allocations for Safe Routes to Schools.
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Jason Chapman spoke to the funding allocated for alternative transportation and supports reducing car trips and reducing greenhouse gases. Mr. Chapman spoke in support of a bicycle and pedestrian and over crossing over the 101 Freeway.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:58 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to A. Conduct a public hearing on the Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2022-2027; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 22 -06, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting the Measure A Five -Year Local Program of Projects for FY 2022-2023 through FY 2026-2027."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
D.1 Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Calle Real, Whittier Drive and Aero Camino
Adopt Resolution No. 22-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Calle Real at Jenna Drive, Whittier Drive at Ocean Meadows Apartments and at 163 Aero Camino."
Resolution to Provide No Parking Zones on Calle Real, Whittier Drive and Aero Camino
Staff Speaker:
Charles W. Ebeling, Public Works Director
Derek Rapp, Contract Traffic Engineer, provided a presentation to the City Council titled, "No Parking Zones" dated February 15, 2022 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
Barry Remis, Coalition for Sustainable Transportation (COAST), Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBIKE), expressed appreciation to the City Council for the ir consideration of the item.
Jason Chapman, questioned if staff had considered raised crossings to make pedestrian crossing safer.
MOTION: Councilmember Richards/Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 22-07, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing No Parking Zones on Calle Real at Jenna Drive, Whittier Drive at Ocean M eadows
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Apartments and at 163 Aero Camino."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D.2 General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2021 Progress Report
A. Receive a staff presentation on the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2021 Progress report; and, B. Adopt Resolution 22 -__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2021 Progress Report."
General Plan-Coastal Land Use Plan 2021 Progress Report
Staff Speaker:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager, provided a presentation titled, "General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2021 Progress Report" dated March 15, 2022 (presentation on file).
Andy Newkirk, Senior Planner
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Richards/Kyriaco to adopt Resolution 22 -08, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2021 Progress Report." as amended with two minor amendments to the report, to note the General Plan Initiation for 7780 Hollister Avenue and to correct the incomplete sentence on page 53 of report to replace 202 with 2022 and a period.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
D.3 Internet Use and Safety Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
Adopt an Internet Use and Safety Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries.
Internet Use and Safety Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
Staff Speaker:
Michelle Greene, City Manager
Jaime Valdez, Neighborhood Services Director
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Allison Gray, Library Director
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Richards to adopt an Internet Use and Safety Policy for Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Kasdin, Councilmembers Aceves, Kyriaco, and Richards. Noes: None.
E. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Kyriaco reported on the Mar ch 4, 2022 Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee meeting which covered a proposal for school resource officers on school campus es such as Dos Pueblos High School and other campuses under the jurisdiction of the Santa Barbara Unified S chool District, no action was taken however the conversations will be ongoing.
Mayor Perotte expressed appreciation to staff and the Goleta Valley Historical Society for their efforts on the City's 20th Year Anniversary Event.
F. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Michelle Greene, City Manager, reported the City's first 202 2 Beautify Goleta event would be held on March 26, 2022 in Old Town Goleta and encouraged volunteers to meet at the Community West Parking lot at 5827 Hollister Avenue from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and there would be a free bulky item collection at the corner of Mallard Avenue and Gato Avenue from 9 :00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ms.
Greene also announced additional clean up events would be held at the Ellwood Bluffs on Ellwood Beach Drive "Chimney" Entrance, Ellwood Acres, Mathilda Park at 311 Mathilda Drive, El Enca nto Heights, Evergreen Acres Park at 7524 Padova Drive, Winchester Canyon, Winchester II Open Space at 83 Warwick Place and Brandon, Brandon Park at Brandon Drive and Calle Real. Ms. Greene reported the Captain's meeting for the events would be held on Ma rch 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.. Ms. Greene announced the Community State of the City Event would be held on April 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Elks Club.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
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ADJOURNED AT 8:20 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK